Rebekah Trachsel has been a foster carer since 2022, when she welcomed a child into her care who remains with her today. Rebekah considers supporting the complex journey of her beautifully cheeky and kind five-year-old to be the greatest privilege of her life.

A solo carer, Rebekah advocates strongly for the importance of children in care remaining connected to their families of origin, particularly in First Nations communities. She has witnessed firsthand the powerful, healing nature of children being proud of, and accepted as, members of community.

For nearly two decades, Rebekah has worked in the not-for-profit sector, advising organisations on the systems, structures and strategies required to achieve their mission. She is currently Head of Advancement at an educational institution, leading philanthropic revenue growth.

Originally from the USA, Rebekah believes strongly that there is enough space for all carer voices around the table. As an FCAV Board member, she aims to bring her lived experience as a lesbian, solo carer to help make the sector more inclusive and supportive of its diverse community of carers.